Extension Housing Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft Flange-To-Pinion Flange Alignment Marks

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Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear pinion flange for correct alignment during assembly.
Remove the 4 driveshaft bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts
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Slide the driveshaft back enough to index-mark the driveshaft, the extension housing and the output shaft. Separate the driveshaft from the transmission.

Fig 3: Marking Driveshaft, Extension Housing And Output Shaft
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Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.

Fig 4: Removing Extension Housing Seal
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